Tamana

Tamana

Tamana, the second southernmost island in the Gilbert group, is the smallest inhabited island of Kiribati, only about 6 kilometres in length and one kilometre at its widest point; it has no lagoon. There are three villages along the west coast; Bakaka is the central one, with all the facilities and a huge church. The total population is about 1,100.

Arrival in the village of Bakaka with its huge Protestant church, on Tamana, the second southernmost and smallest island of Kiribati.

Arrival by dinghy in Bakaka village on the west coast of Tamana island.

The large Protestant church in the village of Bakaka, the centre of life on Tamana, the smallest island of Kiribati.

Along the road in the village of Bakaka in the centre of the island.

The road from the village of Bakaka to the north of Tamana.

In the village of Barebuka, in the north of Tamana, two kilometres from Bakaka.

Houses in Barebuka, the northernmost village of Tamana.

Weaving pandanus leaves in Barebuka village.

Women weaving pandanus leaves to make mats, a traditional craft, Barebuka.

View of Barebuka village in the north of Tamana island.

Carrying bags with supplies from the dinghy on the beach of Bakaka, with the ship “Nei Momi” anchored offshore.

Happy boys from the village of Bakaka.

View from the ship to the village of Bakaka with its huge Protestant church, while leaving Tamana, the second southernmost and smallest island of Kiribati.

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